Thoughts on this trade school program for welding?

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I believe this is the right section but im trying to gather thoughts on this school since its the only legit seeming one around here that offers welding. http://www.tcatdickson.edu/day-progr...le-and-dickson
Reply:I don't know about the overall quality of the school, but I can tell you that by looking at their brochure photo ( blown up) that they don't believe in proper PPE!Rich
Reply:Just go to a community college.Big F**king HammerJumper cables & 2 marine batteriesJaws of life
Reply:I'm six weeks into getting my certs at a community  college.   They've had their program for a while now and have CWI's as instructors.  I was amazed to hear a few fellow students say they've transferred from other welding programs.....Programs that didn't even have one single welding machine, let alone an entire welding/fabrication lab.  The curriculum was strictly textbook theory.    How anyone can get certified without ever striking an arc or lighting a torch, is beyond me.So....I suggest you ask to tour any prospective program's  welding/fabrication lab.   That will tell you a lot about the quality of the program.    If they don't have much equipment  made within the last decade,  I'd pass on the program.Last edited by MoltenMetalMaven; 02-19-2016 at 09:09 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by MoltenMetalMaven So....I suggest you ask to tour any prospective program's  welding/fabrication lab.   That will tell you a lot about the quality of the program.    If they don't have much equipment  made within the last decade,  I'd pass on the program.